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Y3 PMJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,578 mi
Last recorded27,578 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 PMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 27,578 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 27,175 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 27,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 26,937 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 26,166 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 26,166 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 25,065 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 25,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 22,954 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,514 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,443 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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Y3 PMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y3 PMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y3 PMJ registered?

Y3 PMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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